Mah chole ki dal(urad-chana dal)

Maa chole ki daal is another favorite dal of Punjabis.’ Mah ‘ is chilke wali urad dal or split black gram with skin and ‘chole’ is chana dal or split black gram. This is a yummy dal recipe which has smooth and creamy texture. Here’s the recipe of this simple and yummy dal. This dal is often served in langars in gurdwaras.

Serving:4-5

Mah cholay

Ingredients:

Urad chilka: 1/2 cup

Chana dal: 1/2 cup

Salt: to taste

Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp

Jerra powder: 1/2 tsp

Garam masala: 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder or haldi powder: 1/4 tsp

Hing or asafoetida: a pinch

Cumin seeds or jeera: 1/4 tsp

Onions: 2 chopped

Ginger: 3 tsp grated

Garlic: 3 tsp chopped

Tomatoes: 2-3 chopped

Green chilli: 1 chopped

Ghee : 2-3 tbsp

Coriander : for garnishing

Method:

1. Wash and soak dals in water for half an hour.

2. Pressure cook these dals with 4 cups of water for 15-20 minutes on low flame after first whistle. Also add half ginger , garlic , haldi powder and salt while cooking. Dal should become soft after cooking .

3. In a kadai heat ghee. Add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds starts to crackle add ginger and garlic. Saute for one minute.